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Blackened Shrimp Tacos

Blackened shrimp tacos are a flavorful and dynamic dish, where tender shrimp are coated with a bold, smoky seasoning and seared to perfection.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 793 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (14 ounce) bag classic coleslaw mix
  • ¼ cup chopped red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound large peeled, deveined raw shrimp
  • teaspoons blackened seasoning
  • teaspoons olive oil
  • 12 flour tortillas, warmed
  • 8 ounces prepared guacamole

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and cayenne pepper. Toss everything together until well-mixed, and set it aside to allow the flavors to meld.
  • In another bowl, mix the shrimp with blackened seasoning and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated with the seasoning blend.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp mixture and cook for about 6 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the shrimp turn pink on the outside and are opaque in the center.
  • Spoon the coleslaw and shrimp mixture onto each tortilla. Finish by adding a generous spoonful of guacamole on top of each taco.